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DISPATCH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Dispatch.

How to pronounce dispatch:

US

Dispatch - as a noun

An official report (usually sent in haste)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
communiquedespatch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accountnews reportreportstorywrite up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of sending off something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
despatchshipment
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
departuregoinggoing awayleaving
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The property of being prompt and efficient

Example: "It was done with dispatch"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
despatchexpeditionexpeditiousness

Killing a person or animal

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
despatch

Dispatch - as a verb

Send away towards a designated goal

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
despatch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sendshiptransport
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Complete or carry out

Example: "Discharge one's duties"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
completedischarge

Kill intentionally and with premeditation

Example: "The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bump offhitoffpolish offremoveslay
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently

Example: "He dispatched the task he was assigned"

Kill without delay

Example: "The traitor was dispatched by the conspirators"

Example Sentences

"The dispatch arrived late due to heavy traffic."
"The journalist filed an urgent dispatch from the war zone."
"The police received a dispatch regarding a possible break-in."
"The trucking company improved their delivery time by optimizing their dispatch process."
"The newspaper published a dispatch about the new tax legislation."
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Word Game Points

Is DISPATCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dispatch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISPATCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is DISPATCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dispatch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISPATCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DISPATCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dispatch is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISPATCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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